Aspiring Child Counsellor / SEN Teaching Assistant

About the role

Are you wanting to make a difference for children and young people with special needs? This specialist school in Woking is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Aspiring Child Counsellor / Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of learning, physical, sensory and behavioural challenges.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in delivering the learning experience.
• Provide one‑to‑one and small‑group support for pupils with special educational needs.
• Implement safeguarding guidelines and ensure a safe classroom environment.
• Support pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Attend staff meetings and complete relevant CPD activities.

Required profile

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate, caring approach.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with pupils and work collaboratively with therapists and counsellors.
• Right to work in the UK and willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• Reliable transport to commute to Woking.

What we offer

• Fantastic on‑site training, support and continuous professional development.
• Term‑time only contract, Monday to Friday, 08:30‑15:30, paid at £93‑£105 per day.
• Opportunities for career progression into child counselling, SEN teaching, speech and language therapy, or occupational therapy.